A National Bestseller
"I love this book... It is rich in wisdom, religious and personal, and
it is absolutely charming." --Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn
and Help, Thanks, Wow
An inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh
teachings on love and service.
As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers
confronted racism daily: at school, in their neighborhood, playing
sports, and later in college and beyond. Despite the prejudice and hate
he faced, this self-described "turban-wearing, brown-skinned,
beard-loving Sikh" refused to give in to negativity. Instead, Singh
delved deep into the Sikh teachings that he grew up with and embraced
the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find
positive ways to direct his energy. These Sikh tenets of love and
service to others have empowered him to forge a life of connection and a
commitment to justice that have made him a national figure in the areas
of equity, inclusion, and social justice.
The Light We Give lays out how we can learn to integrate ethical
living to achieve personal happiness and a happier life. It speaks to
those who are inspired to take on positive change but don't know where
to begin. To those who crave the chance to be empathetic but are afraid
of looking vulnerable. To those who seek the courage to confront hatred
with love and compassion. Singh reaches beyond his comfort zone to
practice this deeper form of living and explores how everyone can learn
the insights and skills that have kept him engaged and led him to commit
to activism without becoming consumed by anger, self-pity, or burnout.
Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give is a
transformative book of hope that shows how each of us can turn away from
fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change.
